Is this a bit tacky, or just me?

hamzamama

I am invited to a baby shower.  Theme of diapers and champagne.  You are asked to bring a bottle of champagne, and a bag of diapers for a raffle of some sorts.  She is registered which is included and of course you always bring a gift. 

Not sure if this will make a difference but it is a second shower.   

Part of it rubs me the wrong way, but then I think maybe I am being judgmental.  Just seems like alot to ask of your guests!

 

EliseB0323

Seems kind of weird to me.

MrsStubbs

I don't think it's a big deal. I don't think anyone would say anything if you just took a gift. If it's too much, just don't go.

npeacock

It seems like they are trying to do something original, and it's coming off a bit odd.

amiamish

yes, that is a lot to ask for especially for a 2nd shower. I guess if it is just CLOSE friends and family, then I may not think its AS tacky, but...still. yeah tacky.

bugmommy

I assume the mom to be won't be drinking (or maybe just a glass) so you are basically providing the alcohol for the hostess and other guests?  Um, yeah that's REALLY tacky in my world.  Basically a BYOB shower.

kada626

I think it's very tacky. I think asking people to bring 3 gifts is much. Wouldn't it be better to use all the money towards the baby?? The champagne isn't for the baby or the mom so it's just odd. If they wanted it to be a champagne shower they should supply it.

cnybride2be

diapers and champagne...tacky maybe...bad creativity yes.  it sounds like they're trying to do a theme.   and i get the whole champagne toasting the arrival. and if that is what it is for ( a toast) then it should come from the host/hostess.  so tacky if you are providing your own drink to toast with. and if it is just to raffle off champagne bottles so you go home with a diff. bottle than you came with, i default back to bad creativity.

AZ_Erica

I personally don't like those kinds of showers but they are becoming more and more popular.  I usually bring the diapers but adjust how much I spend on the gift accordingly.  Like if I plan on spending $30 total I'll buy a $20 gift, and $10 pack of diapers.

gibs

sounds like way too much champagne but whatever.

amiamish

gibs:

sounds like way too much champagne but whatever.

what gibs! That's all the snark you got...c'mon now!!

penguingrrl

Sounds like they're asking a lot.  I usually spend $20-$25 on a shower (and that's a stretch,  so no wiggle room), so after diapers and a bottle of champagne there would be nothing left for a gift.  It's very rude to ask that much of guests IMO.

soontobemomma

Sounds weird, maybe tacky.  But I try to remind myself that it isn't the fault of the honoree, even if it is a 2nd shower.  Sometimes people just insist(family friends) on giving and you can't stop it.  Then you look like a tool when they do something like this.

I didn't have a 2nd shower, was able to fight it off since I lived several hours away.  

WBs_Bride

So wait, you are supposed to bring a bottle of champagne, a pack of diapers, and a gift? AND it's a second shower? That is insane. I don't really get the raffle part, but that is way too much to ask in any instance. Diapers alone are like $10 a pack (and so is a bottle of cheap champagne!).

JOEBunny

I think the champagne is weird.  Sort of a mimosa stock the bar party?  I am all for drinking, but having a hard time imaging a need for 12 to 15 bottles of Champagne.